Alabama - AL
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Created On: Sunday, December 8, 2019
RN, LPN Requirement:
24 contact hours every 2 year renewal period prorated for the first renewal. For the first license renewal, earn four (4) contact hours of Board provided continuing education related to Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability and one contact hour for each calendar month remaining in the earning period up to a maximum of 24 contact hours including the mandatory class. This mandatory course is provided by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Special Requirement:
Nurses (RN and LPN) that are licensed by examination after October 1, 2002, are required to complete a four contact hour mandatory class: The Role of the Alabama Board of Nursing: Legal, Ethical and Practice Implications.
CRNP, CNM and CRNA must report six (6) contact hours of pharmacology continuing education for APN renewal, within the total contact hours required for RN license renewal. Pharmacology contact hours are not prorated.
Continuing Education Additional Information
Alabama Board of Nursing Phone:
800-656-5318
Website:
Alabama State Board of Nursing
Email:abn@abn.state.al.us
Mailing Address:
PO Box 303900
Montgomery, AL 36130
CNA Requirement:
Must work at least 8 hours every 24 months in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, hospice agency, or mental health facility for paid compensation. Volunteer work does not count. Private sitting, assisted living facilities, and doctor's office work does not count.
Phone Number:
334-206-5169
Website:
Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry FAQ
Email:
NARCorrespondence@adph.state.al.us
Mailing Address:
Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry
Alabama Department of Public Health
Division of Health Care Facilities
The RSA Tower, Suite 710
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
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